Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Bighton events
Fish and chip van for events in Bighton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Bighton
About our fish and chip van for events in Bighton
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Typical bookings include country shows and crew and volunteer catering, serving haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Bighton, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Running an event in Bighton
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For events in Bighton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Bighton, we cover Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Red Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes Public House (less than half a mile east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Bighton, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Bighton
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bighton book the van for events such as:
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Perins School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
Bighton questions
Can you come to a school fair in Bighton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Bighton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What affects the price in Bighton
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or SO24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Bighton
What else we do in Bighton
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch